Introduction to Biosecurity
A 4-Week Online Course
This course provides an introduction to biosecurity, exploring the risks of future pandemics and the impact of emerging technologies like AI. You'll learn about a range of interventions to prevent, detect, and respond to pandemics, as well as about steps you can take to get more involved in this important field.Each week includes approximately 1.5 hours of readings followed by a 1.5-hour facilitated discussion session. The syllabus is currently being updated, but you can view the November 2024 version below. This reading list can still be accessed when no course is running.The initial online version will run 7th July - 3rd August 2025. Apply by 10th June 2025!
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Created by Lin Bowker-Lonnecker (co-founder of Oxford Biosecurity Group) with input from biosecurity experts. Developed as an independent community resource for multiple groups to run. This and future versions may be logistically supported by Oxford Biosecurity Group or other organisations and initiatives. Interested in running this course? Fill in this form.© 2025. Lin Bowker-Lonnecker. This course was previously called Pandemic Interventions Course. Privacy Policy.